Paul and All: The secrets to big harvest - grow organically! Instructions - the way we do it here - on our web site. URL is below. Look in the "Our Organic Farm" section. As Shep Ogden (The Cook's Garden) tells me: "Just put in more [organic matter] than you take out!" We use sheep, llama, cow, and horse manures - plus lots of compost. Plus, we companion plant (to bring in good bugs, balance the soil micro-organisms, etc.). These is a companion planting spreadsheet up on our site under the "Organic Farm" section. -- Robert Farr (540) 668-7160 The Chile Man * An organic farm producing hot sauce marinades, salsas, mustards, and barbecue. * Subscribe to our online newsletter at http://www.thechileman.com * Check out this article about us from The Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/style/food/A8659-2001Jul17.html * Open Houses and Farm Tours throughout the year. See web site for details!